Engineer Engineering

Edward J. Wilson

301-***-**** **.******.**@*****.***

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Executive-Level Operations Leader

Senior leader and astute decision-maker with operational background of 20+

years and record of success crafting and executing strategies, plans, and

change initiatives for measurable results in cost savings, growth, and

efficiencies.

. Fuse industrial, operations engineering and operations experience with

financial acumen to identify and capitalize on improvement

opportunities in diverse business, organizational, and labor areas for

long-term, positive impact.

. Offer blended analytical and strategic approach to resolve complex

problems in dynamic environments.

. Build cross-functional relationships to achieve consensus at the

executive and employee level for collaborative and seamless execution;

continuously focused on determining and delivering on profitable

direction.

Areas of Strength

Budgeting Operations Strategic Planning Business Development

Contract Negotiations Coaching/ Mentoring

Project Management Financial Analysis & Modeling Statistical Analysis

Reverse Logistics Management Training

Distribution Labor & Facilities Cost Controls Process & Operational

Optimization/Improvement Pricing

Professional Experience

Bonded Filter Company. - [Nashville, TN]

Air Filtration Service Organization

Vice President, Operations (January, 2014-Present)

Developed and implemented new business opportunity for seasonal

preventative maintenance services on HVAC systems for retail customers.

Full P&L responsibilities for new business including staffing, training,

staff development, expense control, logistics, and customer satisfaction.

Developed and Implemented strategy for end of season reduction of service.

. Assisted the CEO and the senior team to develop a strategic plan that

calls for 50% peak season growth while retaining 35% net profit margin

and providing excellent customer quality

. Worked with a team of senior executives to redesign the company

operations structure

. Developed and Implemented new business opportunity for maintenance on

interior cooler coil systems

. Built team of 3 managers with oversight of 60 technicians working in

35 states

Safeway, Inc. - Eastern Division [Lanham, MD]

Retail grocery chain division with 129 stores, $2.7B in revenue, and

10,000+ employees.

Director of Operations & Industrial Engineering (1996-January, 2014)

Provide oversight for operational engineering activities spanning diverse

areas, including distribution/warehousing, retail operations, and

facilities; oversee, train, mentor, and coach a team of up to six direct

reports. Head analysis of systems, environments, and facilities to

capitalize on areas of improvement/optimization via industrial engineering

and financial practices. Conduct financial modeling, analysis, and support

for strategic initiatives and decisions in pricing, distribution contract

terms, and capital investments. Perform mathematical modeling and

statistical analysis for key quality/cost drivers to define actionable

goals for measurement of forecasting and trends.

. Apply lean principles and introduce processes to increase efficiency

of equipment, product, and workspace via waste reductions.

. Prepare and manage $450M labor/expense budget and facilitate

discussions regarding future business models and alternatives to

maximize opportunities and minimize risks.

. Drive negotiation of division contracts totaling $15M+ per year as

well as negotiate labor contracts with unions representing 10,000+

employees; handle costing for alternative proposals and integrate

agreements into budget.

. Partner with other departments to consolidate data sets and provide

unified presentation to various audiences.

Strategic Contributions & Change Initiatives:

. Managed redesign of three struggling inner city stores to improve

labor efficiencies and align merchandising with area demographics;

enabled $2.6M in combined cost savings and gross improvement per year.

. Led green effort with $3.4M impact in two years after implementation;

orchestrated waste/cost reduction strategies, including comprehensive

composting program, waste audits, and store trash review process as

well as plans to eliminate recyclable materials from trash and expand

recycling programs.

Safeway, Inc. - Eastern Division [Lanham, MD] - Continued

Strategic Contributions & Change Initiatives (Continued):

. Headed end-to-end strategic planning and execution of buyout package

among full-time workforce in 2010, gaining executive buy-in and

capital approval; resulted in first-year savings of $15M+ with 96%

IRR.

o Oversaw modeling as well as employee presentations and communications,

creating awareness and building consensus among employees with 34%

buyout acceptance.

o Crafted post-implementation plan for effective part-time hiring,

placement, and training; worked closely with operations in creating

master schedule for flexible shifts to drive labor efficiencies.

Cost Savings & Efficiency Improvements:

. Created operational model to expand perishables delivery to seven days

and enhance processes; partnered with distribution and labor relations

in cutting costs by modifying distribution operations, leading to

$1.8M net savings.

. Spearheaded part-time labor optimization initiative, delivering $3.6M

cost reduction in two years by devising strategy for scheduling part-

time workers in stride with volume demands and peak hour sales;

created and rolled out new master schedule as well as reports to track

performance.

. Steered labor restructuring for Genuardi's grocery division, teaming

with store management to revamp schedules, which delivered $2.8M in

efficiencies via improvements in service, out-of-stocks, and other

KPIs.

Senior Engineer - Operations Engineering (1993-1996)

Engineer II - Operations Engineering (Prior to 1993)

Identified and implemented cost controls. Handled distribution center

engineering, contact analysis, operations training, and store

scheduling/planning. Held central role in labor budgeting and union

contract negotiations.

. Delivered $1M+ in annual savings by restructuring wage budgeting

system to coincide with union contract.

. Held key role in creating and implementing strategy for installation

of sky shelves across all locations to enhance product restocking

efficiency; resulted in $500K net savings via out-of-stock

improvements and labor reduction.

. Identified and negotiated 12 critical changes with the union,

capturing $5M+ cost reduction required to justify, fund, and initiate

a new distribution center project for the division.

. Captured $1.5M in annual savings for supplies, equipment, and labor by

creating new floor care system for test evaluation on chemicals and

cleaning equipment to enhance floor care appearance.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

State University of New York at Buffalo

Tau Beta Pi National Honor Fraternity

Professional Affiliations

Institute of Industrial Engineers

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